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Wornow Family History

Wornow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tornow, Zornow, Worlow, Torno, Worton, Curnow, Borow, Dorow, Arnow

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Where is the Wornow family from?

You can see how Wornow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wornow family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wornow's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Wornow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wornow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Wornow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Wornow. For the veterans among your Wornow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Wornow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wornow in 1963 was 64, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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